Management Overview
Management Overview Dashboard
One executive cockpit with revenue, margin, EBITDA, OTIF and inventory KPIs versus budget and target.
One overview for the whole leadership team
Have a Power BI dashboard built.
From scattered data to one realtime view of your organisation.
We connect your systems, centralise your data and build Power BI dashboards so you can steer daily on what is really happening.
- One single truthNo more debate about which numbers are correct.
- Spot problems earlierDetect deviations before they have impact.
- No manual reportingAutomate recurring reports and save time.
SCM Executive Overview
Supply chain costs and margins per channel and location.
Dashboards built for organisations like
Pain points
Why organisations use Power BI.
Data is scattered
ERP, CRM, Excel and other systems each hold part of the truth. We bring this data together in one central model.
Problems surface too late
Revenue, costs, utilisation or operational deviations are often only found after they have had impact. A dashboard makes these developments visible right away.
Reporting takes too much time
Exporting, combining and checking Excel files by hand costs time again every month. We automate this process.
One source of truth
All business data in one place.
Collect data from ERP, CRM, Finance, HR, Operations, Excel and external systems in one central environment. Ready for reliable reporting, analytics and AI.
- ERP
- CRM
- Finance
- HR
- Operations
- Excel
- External systems
Showcase
See what is possible.
From finance and sales to operations, HR and supply chain. See examples of dashboards we develop for different questions.
Finance
Financieel Dashboard
Revenue, margin, cash flow and budget in one consolidated view.
Instant insight into revenue and margin
Finance
Finance Control Dashboard
Actuals vs budget, OPEX breakdown, margin development and outstanding receivables and payables.
Instant insight into revenue and margin
Hear what our clients say
Fish Tales
From scattered data sources to one reliable view of the chain.
Data-driven steering in practice
Dashboards running in production at organizations such as
Cases
Cases and results.
Examples from client projects. The figures shown come from those specific projects and are not a general promise.
Manufacturing
- Challenge
- Fragmented reporting between the shop floor, finance and sales.
- Solution
- Central data platform with executive and operational dashboard.
- Result in this client project
- −38% reporting cycle, +12% delivery reliability.
Logistics
- Challenge
- No realtime view on fleet utilization and margin per trip.
- Solution
- Realtime operations dashboard connected to ERP and TMS.
- Result in this client project
- +12% utilization, €0.18 lower cost per kilometer.
Professional services
- Challenge
- Project margin and capacity not visible per business unit.
- Solution
- Project and capacity dashboard with live forecasting.
- Result in this client project
- 98% adoption within the leadership team, +5.4% project margin.
Curious what your data can deliver?
In a short intro call we look at which data sources are available, which KPIs matter and how we can bring them together in one overview.
Mockups
First the mockup, then the build
Mockups are a fixed part of every project we do. They show up front what your dashboard will look like and how it will work.
- 1
A picture says more than a thousand words
Before a single line of code is written, you already see the dashboard. That way we discuss real choices instead of abstract requirements.
- 2
We iterate until the final mockup
In a few short rounds we sharpen layout, KPIs and visuals with your team, until everyone agrees on the end result.
- 3
Everyone knows what to expect
The approved mockup is the agreement: no surprises afterwards, a tight planning and a delivery that matches expectations.
Explained
What is a Power BI dashboard?
A Power BI dashboard is an interactive, visual view of your key business data on one central screen. Each dashboard shows tiles with visuals from underlying reports and datasets.
A dashboard brings together data from sources such as Excel, SQL and SharePoint. Combining that data gives you insight into performance, trends, bottlenecks and opportunities. You can build one yourself, or have one built fully aligned to your objectives.
Common dashboard types
- Financial dashboard
- HR dashboard
- KPI dashboard
- Management dashboard
- Sales dashboard
- Marketing dashboard
Benefits
What are the benefits of Power BI dashboards?
Power BI dashboards deliver value for both users and builders. These are the main benefits.
Easy to build and share
Build a dashboard by pinning visuals from an existing report or starting from scratch. Share through the Power BI service, mobile apps, Microsoft Teams or SharePoint.
Realtime and interactive
A dashboard shows realtime data from Excel, databases, web pages or streaming services. Filter, sort, zoom and drill into detail, and query your data in natural language.
Customizable and extendable
Layout, theme, titles and icons adapt to your brand. Custom visuals, alerts, notifications, forecasts and simulations extend the dashboard further.
In practice
How do you use a dashboard in Power BI?
In the Power BI service you usually open a dashboard from a workspace. You recognize it by the dashboard icon and it loads straight onto the canvas. These guidelines make your dashboard truly impactful.
01
Use reliable data
Always start with complete and well-structured data.
02
Use up-to-date information
Refresh data continuously so you steer on the latest insight.
03
Know your audience
An executive needs different information than an operational employee.
04
Work from a clear plan
Decide up front what you show and why.
05
Focus on KPIs
Show only the KPIs that add direct value, not loose numbers.
06
Use targets and benchmarks
Numbers gain meaning once they are tied to targets.
07
Keep it clear
Too many charts make a dashboard unclear. Keep it logical.
08
Ensure an intuitive structure
Even a first-time viewer should understand the dashboard immediately.
Business outcomes
From insight to action.
Realtime dashboards that are not only good-looking, but also deliver measurable results in your organization.
−62%
reporting time
Example from a client project
Faster decisions
From weekly reporting to realtime steering.
100%
data ownership
Example from a client project
More control
One source of truth for the entire leadership team.
+40u
hours freed per month
Example from a client project
Less manual work
Automate reporting and data preparation.
+6.4%
margin uplift
Example from a client project
Higher profitability
Steer on margin, mix and capacity with more precision.
Why
Why have a Power BI dashboard built?
Having a dashboard built by a specialist partner benefits your organization in several ways.
Save time and money
You do not have to collect, transform, model and visualize data yourself. You directly benefit from the scalability, security and reliability of the Power BI service.
More insight and value
Specialist knowledge and experience deliver the best solution for your question, including advanced capabilities such as AI, machine learning and data analysis.
Better decision-making
Fast access to the information you need to act. You spot trends, patterns and opportunities that would otherwise go unnoticed, and measure and optimize your results.
Structure
How is a Power BI dashboard built?
Data source
The origin of your data: an Excel file, database, web page or streaming service.
Dataset
A collection of related tables connected by relationships, created by importing or connecting data.
Report
A set of visuals based on a dataset, spread across pages with charts, tables and maps.
Dashboard
An interactive view of tiles from a report, dataset or other source, composed on a single screen.
Design
How is a dashboard designed?
- 1Define goal and audience: what do you want to achieve and who will use it?
- 2Select the right data and visuals for your message.
- 3Organize and arrange the tiles so attention and coherence are right.
- 4Adjust look and behaviour: theme, colours, typography, filters and drill-downs.
- 5Test and improve on correctness, completeness and usability, based on feedback.
Approach
What is the Data Analytics approach?
We design, develop and implement Power BI dashboards across industries. This is the route we take together with you.
- 01
Quick data scan
We map your objectives, wishes and requirements and analyse your current sources, systems and processes. You get advice on feasibility, value and cost.
- 02
Visual dashboard design
We design a visual prototype: layout, theme, titles and icons, with the right data and visuals. You give feedback before we build further.
- 03
Set up a data warehouse (optional)
We set up a scalable, secure data warehouse using modern cloud services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database or Microsoft Fabric.
- 04
Design the data model
Tables, columns, relationships and calculations form the basis. We transform and clean data with Power Query and calculate and aggregate with DAX.
- 05
Build the dashboard
Based on prototype and data model we build tiles and visuals, with interaction such as filtering, sorting and drill-down.
- 06
Test and deliver
We test functionality, accuracy, completeness and usability, resolve findings and deliver after your approval.
- 07
Training (optional)
We teach your team to use, manage and maintain the dashboard, including sharing, updating and extending it.
Industries
Industry-specific Power BI dashboards we built
We have built dashboards for a wide range of industries and sectors. A selection of those dashboards and the benefits they deliver.
Healthcare and medical
Insight into patients, processes and performance per department, diagnosis, treatment and care provider.
- Patients per department, diagnosis and treatment
- Quality of care: waiting times, lead times, readmissions
- Financials: revenue, costs, margin and billing
- Patient satisfaction from surveys, reviews and complaints
Secondment and staffing
Control over projects, clients and staff: from utilization and margin to progress and development.
- Projects per client, industry, location and status
- Progress on hours, budgets, deadlines and milestones
- Utilization, billability and margin per consultant
- Client and employee satisfaction
Local and national government
Monitoring and evaluating policy, services and organizational performance.
- Citizens, businesses and organizations per municipality or region
- Service quality: waiting times, complaints, objections
- Policy impact on objectives, spending and returns
- Transparency and accountability towards society
Education
Visibility into students, learning processes and results per class, level, subject and teacher.
- Students per class, level, subject or teacher
- Progress: attendance, homework, tests and grades
- Education quality: materials, differentiation, feedback
- Satisfaction of students, parents and teachers
Real estate
Overview of portfolio, sales and rental activity and market developments.
- Properties per type, location, status and owner
- Revenue and profit per property, period, segment and region
- Occupancy, rent, operating costs and returns
- Supply and demand, competition and price development
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Power BI dashboards
The questions we receive most about Power BI dashboards, and our answers.
Een Power BI dashboard is één scherm in Microsoft Power BI waarop de belangrijkste cijfers van je organisatie samenkomen, zoals omzet, marge, voorraad of bezetting. De data komt automatisch uit je bronsystemen en wordt bijgewerkt, zodat je niet meer handmatig rapporten in Excel samenstelt.
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The foundation under your dashboards
Dashboard demo
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Tell us which systems you use. In a 30-minute session we show what your numbers look like in a live dashboard.
- Response within one business day
- Concrete advice, no sales pitch
- Working example possible within two weeks
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